Albert Popwell
Known for
Albert Popwell is an American actor whose career has outlived most of the formats it was recorded on. 31 credits across 58 years is a rate most careers never reach. The single most recognizable credit is 'Magnum Force', playing J. J. Sidney Wilson. 'Sudden Impact' is a second title with real reach. He started at 42.
Albert Popwell
19 Movies
12 Series
Albert Popwell is an American actor whose career has outlived most of the formats it was recorded on. 31 credits across 58 years is a rate most careers never reach. The single most recognizable credit is 'Magnum Force', playing J. J. Sidney Wilson. 'Sudden Impact' is a second title with real reach. He started at 42.
Movies
Plays Horace King
Sudden Impact
1983
Plays J. J. Sidney Wilson
Magnum Force
1973
Plays Mustapha
The Enforcer
1976
Plays Wonderful Digby
Coogan's Bluff
1968
Plays Parole Chairman
Who's That Girl
1987
Plays Officer
Scissors
1991
Plays Lewis
Fuzz
1972
Plays Percy Randolph
Charley Varrick
1973
Plays Eddie
The Buddy Holly Story
1978
Plays Matthew
Cleopatra Jones
1973
Plays Jones
The Siege of Firebase Gloria
1989
Plays Samuel
Journey to Shiloh
1968
Plays Matthew Johnson
Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold
1975
Plays William
Lost in the Stars
1974
Plays Morris
The Single Girls
1974
Plays Blackjack
The Peace Killers
1971
TV Shows
Plays Guard
McCloud
1970
Plays Daniel Casey
Police Story
1973
Plays David Crawford
Magnum, P.I.
1980
Plays Digger
The A-Team
1983
Plays Henry Jackson
The F.B.I.
1965
Plays Koren
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
1979
Plays Danny Boy
Kojak
1973
Plays Gaffer
Wonder Woman
1975
Plays Al Como
Columbo
1971
Plays Hayes
Mayberry R.F.D.
1968
Plays Chagga
The Name of the Game
1968
Plays 3rd Reporter (segment "The Nature of the Enemy")
Night Gallery
1970
Latest Trailers
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Scissors
Full Filmography
Scissors
Officer
1991
Film
The Siege of Firebase Gloria
Jones
1989
Film
Who's That Girl
Parole Chairman
1987
Film
Sudden Impact
Horace King
1983
Film
The A-Team
Digger · 1 episode
1983–
TV
Wolfen
Dead Body at Morgue (uncredited)
1981
Film
Magnum, P.I.
David Crawford · 1 episode
1980–
TV
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
Koren · 1 episode
1979–
TV
The Buddy Holly Story
Eddie
1978
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Albert Popwell still alive?
Albert Popwell passed away on April 9, 1999 at age 72.
What are the most famous roles of Albert Popwell?
Albert Popwell is best known for roles in Dirty Harry, Magnum Force, Sudden Impact.
How many movies has Albert Popwell been in?
Over a 31-year career (since 1968), Albert Popwell has appeared in 19 movies and 12 TV shows.
What was Albert Popwell's first movie?
The career of Albert Popwell began with Journey to Shiloh (1968).
What is Albert Popwell's most recent movie or series?
Albert Popwell's most recent release is Scissors, which premiered on March 22, 1991.
What TV shows has Albert Popwell appeared in?
On television, Albert Popwell has appeared in The A-Team, Columbo, The Incredible Hulk, Wonder Woman.
Albert Popwell
1926-07-15 · New York, New York, USA
Albert Popwell (July 15, 1926 – April 9, 1999) was an American stage, television and film actor with a career spanning six decades.[1]
Born in New York City, Popwell started as a professional dancer before taking up a career in acting. Popwell made his professional debut on Broadway at age 16 in The Pirate.